January 2012 Revisited - Transfer Window Opens And Bad Boys In Trouble Again

The transfer window opens and the internet is alive with transfer rumors.

Carlos Tevez to Milan, Tevez to Inter, Tevez to PSG, Tevez to anywhere?

But in the first week all we get are loan deals.

MLS players loaned out include Thierry Henry (scores on his “debut” for Arsenal after coming on as a substitute against Leeds in FA Cup) and Landon Donovan signs on at Everton.

Paul Scholes comes out of retirement and makes a surprise appearance against Manchester City in the FA Cup and United beat Manchester City 3-2 as City captain Vincent Kompany is sent off

Surprise of the FA Cup third round is Swindon knocking out Wigan 2-1

Omar Gonzalez of the LA Galaxy is not so fortunate as he injures his ACL during his first practice in Germany.

Tim Howard becomes the fourth goalkeeper and the second American keeper to score in a Premier League match. His long clearance evades Bolton goalie Adam Bogdan but Everton still lose 2-1.

Neil Warnock is fired as QPR boss and is replaced by Mark Hughes

Real Madrid versus Barcelona in the quarters of Cop del Rey. Barcelona wins the first leg 2-1 and Pepe accused of stepping on Messi's hand. Subsequently the Spanish FA decline to lay a charge – likely on account of having to rent more space just to handle Pepe’s ever growing disciplinary files.

Andrew Wenger is chosen by the expansion Montreal Impact as the first pick in the MLS draft

A Diego Milito goal decides the Milan derby and pulls Inter to within six points of league leaders Juventus.

Gary Cahill completes a move from Bolton to Chelsea

David Beckham inks a new two year deal with the LA Galaxy that allows him to become an Olympian if chosen by the English selectors ...sorry UK selectors.

Clint Dempsey becomes the first US player to score a Premier League hat trick as Fulham thump Newcastle 5-2

Manchester City loses a two goal lead to Spurs but score from a last second Mario Balotelli penalty to win 3-2. Balotelli is at the centre of controversy once again as he aims a stomp at Scott Parker.

A late Danny Welbeck goal gives Manchester United all three points against Arsenal at the Emirates. The boos ring out when Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is substituted with 17 minutes remaining.

Inter win their seventh straight Serie A match as they come from a goal down to beat Lazio 2-1.

Cardiff beat Crystal Palace on penalty kicks and qualifies for the final of the Carling Cup.